KY's Unbridled Learning: What's Changing and Why October 2012

1. KY's Unbridled Learning: What's Changing and Why October 2012

2. Overview of Major Areas of Unbridled Learning • Explanation of Rationale behind Changes • In-Depth Review of Next Generation Learners • Outline of Information to Expect and Interpretation Assistance • Q/A

3. 1 3 2 Unbridled Learning: College and Career Readiness for All Next-Generation Learners Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support Next-Generation Professionals

4. ‘ A Program Review is …a systematic method of analyzing components of an instructional program, including instructional practices, aligned and enacted curriculum, student work samples, formative and summative assessments, professional development and support services, and administrative support and monitoring. - KRS 158.6453(1)(i)

5. Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support Program Reviews Writing Practical Living/ Career Studies Arts and Humanities K-3

6. 1 3 2 Unbridled Learning: College and Career Readiness for All Next-Generation Learners Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support Next-Generation Professionals

7. Next-Generation Learners Achievement (Proficiency) College/ Career Readiness Next Generation Learners Growth Graduation Gap

8. Next-Generation Learners Achievement (Proficiency) 3 Aligned assessments 2 21st century competencies 1 New standards

9. 1 3 2 Unbridled Learning: College and Career Readiness for All Next-Generation Learners Next-Generation Instructional Programs and Support Next-Generation Professionals

10. INTRODUCTION to Kentucky’s New Accountability and Assessment System “A Balanced Approach!”

11. New Scale

12. We can’t compare the scores under the old system to the scores under the new system! EXPECT the numerical value for both the school and district to be lower than in past years! So what does this mean for our schools and district? (Scale 100-140) District Score 2011 – 100 Elementary Average Score – 104 Middle School Average Score – 103 High School Average Score - 91

13. What other changes will impact school and student scores? New Standards in ELA and Mathematics means increased rigor of content and a more difficult test in these areas. The cut scores identifying what it takes to be Proficient and Distinguished have changed and are much harder to achieve in an effort to match the rise in expectations.

14. So what does this mean for your student’s scores?

15. We can’t compare student scores under the old system to their scores under the new system in MATH & ELA! So what does this mean for your student’s scores?

18. New School and District Classification System Standard Setting

19. Other Categories

20. 100% Let’s Take A Closer LOOK! 2011-2012 Results

21. Subjects: reading, math, science, social studies and writing Tests: KREP – 3rd-8th All subjects and 10th/11th Writing, EOC High School: Alg. II, Eng. II, Bio, US Hist. Format: MC, Open Response, Short Answer Subjects: reading, math, science, social studies and writing Tests: KREP – 3rd-8th All subjects and 10th/11th Writing, EOC High School: Alg. II, Eng. II, Bio, US Hist. Format: MC, Open Response, Short Answer Subjects: reading and math Tests: KREP – 3rd-8th, Plan to ACT at High School

22. We can’t compare graduation rate under the old system to the graduation rate under the new system! College Readiness: Pass ACT Benchmarks or Placement Tests for High School, meet EXPLORE Benchmarks for Middle School Career Readiness: Pass ASVAB or Work Keys AND Pass the KOSSA Test or earn an Industry Certificate. Must be enrolled as a career/tech student. Graduation Rate has gone through many changes in terms of method of calculation and what is calculated:LEAVERAFGRCOHORT

23. New Student Report

25. Where can you get more information? Your handout has a basic overview Our website will provide you with numerous resources Contact your student’s school for specific questions